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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 184.76 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 184.76 and 101.24 is: 139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 184.76 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/184.76 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 184.76 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 18,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.10/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.55

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